Smart Poker Study Podcast
Sky Matsuhashi discusses poker Cash games, MTT’s and SNG’s for all poker stakes and games like No Limit Hold’em (NLHE), Pot Limit Omaha (PLO) and Stud variations of poker. Lots of poker strategy discussed and Q&A’s with listeners. We interview successful poker players and coaches like Alex Fitzgerald, Daniel Negreanu, Phil Ivey, Phil Helmuth, Jason Sommerville, Andrew Lichtenberger, Phil Galfond, Isaac (Ike) Haxton, Vanessa Selbst, Ed Miller, Jared Tendler, James “Splitsuit” Sweeney. This show is a lot like Thinking Poker, Grinder School.com Poker Podcast, The Official Red Chip Poker Podcast, The Mental Game of Poker Radio...
23 Things You Can Do Right Now to Stop Losing #607
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The Poker Tilt Episode You Actually Need #606
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Table Selection: The Fastest Way to Boost Your Win Rate #605
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Set Yourself Up For Session Success! #604
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Variance Is Part of Poker. Accept It. #603
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Patience Wins More Cash Games #602
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Use My Free Preflop Ranges Cheat Sheets to Think Like a Winning Player #601
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Stop Arguing with Reality #600
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Plan the Steal BEFORE the Preflop Call #599
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Where the Real Money is Made: Bread & Butter Poker #598
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Use the 3 Advantages to Make Poker More Profitable
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Short Stack Adjustments Most Players Ignore #596
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It's Simple: Study, Learn, Apply #595
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Always Be Noodling #594
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Poker Bingo Cards: A Fun Way to Train +EV Plays Every Session #593
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Keep Your Eyes Peeled for These 8 Key Details
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Fighting Back Against Flop Donk Bets #591
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9 Daily Poker Actions That Guarantee Real Improvement #590
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Poker growth isn't random; it's engineered through continuous, small improvements (Kaizen!). This video outlines nine simple ways to improve with every session, emphasizing consistent daily practice and intentional learning.
Micro Stakes Breakthrough: Fix Leaks, Study Smarter and Win More
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Cbet or Get Beat: 3 Rules to Bluff the Flop More #588
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How to Profitably Set Mine in Poker
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My Mistaken 4bet Bluff Can Save YOU 36bbs #586
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3 Actions to Boost Your Profits This Weekend
For this Valentine's weekend, get your honey-bunny out of the house with a lovely gift... then take poker action!
These 3 essential daily actions will increase your profitability, even during busy holiday weekends.
Show Notes: https://smartpokerstudy.com/pod585
Your Poker Results Are Telling You Something #584
Your poker results tell you how to win!
You’re going to figure out what you’ve been doing WRONG, so you can STOP doing those things. And you’re going to figure out what you’re doing RIGHT, so you can do MORE of it… ganbatte!
This episode analyzes poker statistics from two different months to identify winning and losing poker strategy. I highlight specific metrics like 3bet, Call PF 2bet and Call River Bets. I also dive into the mental game aspects of winning and losing months.
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Turn Any Poker Livestream Into Your Own Training Session #583
Most players watch poker livestreams for fun, but strong players watch them to get better. In this episode, I break down how to turn any poker stream into a personal training session, so you can learn faster without playing more hours.
Show Notes: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod583
Livestream Recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKEykIV1mvc
Train Your 'Plan Ahead' Skills #582
It's day 10/10 in a row celebrating 10 years of the Smart Poker Study Podcast! I owe it all to you who've joined me on this poker train. Cheers to you and to 10 more years!
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These PokerTracker 4 Filters Will Grow Skills and Plug Leaks #581
Day 9/10 in a row celebrating 10 years of the Smart Poker Study Podcast!
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How to Handle Flop & Turn Bets #580
Day 8/10 in a row celebrating 10 years of the Smart Poker Study Podcast!
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Today’s Action: Be Willing to Fold #579
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Turn Your HUD Into a Weapon Against Leaks #578
I show you how to use your poker hud as a weapon to identify your own poker leaks to make yourself harder to play against. We'll analyze a new student's poker statistics such as calling in the blinds, 3betting from the blinds and facing or making cbets. Learn to turn your pokertracker 4 data into tangible poker strategy for better results.
This is day 6/10 in a row celebrating 10 years of the Smart Poker Study Podcast.
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Flopped Overpair Facing an All-in Shove - Hand Reading Practice #577
Let's improve our flopped overpair playing skills in poker. We analyze a student's hand history, then take it through the hand reading process by assigning a preflop range then narrowing it through the streets. Pot odds and equity are scrutinized, and we answer the key question, "Should we have called this shove?"
This is day 5/10 in a row celebrating 10 years of the Smart Poker Study Podcast.
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Sunday Funday #576
It's day 4/10 in a row! Let's have some fun today.
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How to Learn from Poker Livestreams #575
Day 3 of 10 for the Smart Poker Study Podcast 10-year Anniversary!
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The Smarter Way to Think About Poker HUD Stats #574
Day 4/10 celebrating 10 years of the Smart Poker Study Podcast!
We’re going to cover how to interpret stats without overvaluing them, how to turn numbers into player types, how to lock in learning away from the table, and when a bet size should make you completely rethink what a stat is telling you.
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4 Simple Yet POWERFUL Things That Will Make 2026 Your Best Poker Year Ever
Welcome to 2026 and the 10th anniversary of the Smart Poker Study Podcast!
This episode celebrates a decade of poker education, focusing on 4 simple and powerful poker strategy things you can do to crush 2026. Poker mindset, poker emotional control, poker discipline and playing the player.
Thank you for making these past 10 years awesome!
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Your Big Poker Dream Needs a System: Here's Mine #572
Welcome to 2026 Poker Peeps! This year you'll become the player who can achieve your poker dreams. Setting SMART goals, and taking daily action, will build the habits you need. Let's set your 2026 journey on fire... ganbatte!
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The Only Poker Commitment That Actually Works - Crush 2026 #571
I am dubbing 2026, the Year of Taking Action. As you know, one of my favorite sayings is “Action is the greatest teacher.” Make 2026 the year you play and study poker with real purpose. Do that consistently, and it will be your best poker year yet. Get Daily Action Steps by joining the
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Merry Christmas
I can't thank all of you enough for a great 2025! Merry Christmas, happy New Year and I'll see you in 2026.
Take a Break to Kill the Tilt #570
Show Notes: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod570
Today Is Day One of Your Best Poker Year Yet #569
Let's begin today to crush 2026 by building some smart study and play habits.
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